Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel

Russian general in the Civil War

Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel - Russian general in the Civil War
Born

August 27th, 1878
146 years ago

Died

April 25th, 1928
96 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Russia

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A military leader during the Russian Civil War, held significant commands for the White Army. Led anti-Bolshevik forces in southern Russia and took command of the Volunteer Army in 1917. Established a government in Crimea in 1920 but ultimately fled when the Red Army advanced. Contributed to military strategies and operations against Bolshevism before exile.

Commanded the White Army during the Russian Civil War

Established a White governmental authority in Crimea

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